@opwireland
Welcome to the official Bluesky account for the Office of Public Works (OPW) Our remit covers two main areas - Estate Portfolio Management including Heritage Services and Flood Risk Management (all areas are supported by Corporate Services).
Focal an Lae
Focal: Caisleán (Castle)
Bhí ‘Caisleán’ Chill Chainnigh ina lárionad riaracháin & cumhachta ar feadh na gcéadta bliain.
Kilkenny Castle was a centre of administration & power for centuries
🔗Tabhair cuairt ar heritageireland.ie le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais.
Group of people touring an ornate dining room with a long table set with white linens, candles, and fine china under chandeliers.
The Office of Public Works (OPW) is delighted to announce a series of accessible tours at various OPW locations nationwide, specifically designed for the Irish Sign Language (ISL) community.
For more details and to book see: https://cutt.ly/ktRKdc1R
Focal an Lae
Focal: Mainistir (Monastery)
Bunaíodh an ‘mainistir’ i nGleann Dá Loch sa 6ú haois mar lárionad creidimh & foghlama.
The 'monastery' in Glendalough was founded in the 6th century as a centre of faith & learning.
🔗Tabhair cuairt ar heritageireland.ie le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais
Ireland’s Pavilion at #Expo2025 Osaka has been shortlisted for Architectural Project of the Year at the IBDA 2026.
Designed by the OPW, the pavilion presented Ireland on the global stage through a contemporary & distinctive architectural design.
Winners announced 13 March, Dublin.
A rugged coastal cliff with ancient stone walls overlooking the turbulent Atlantic Ocean under a cloudy sky.
Focal an Lae - Dún Aonghasa
Focal: Dún
Is sampla iontach de 'dhún' réamhstairiúil é ‘Dún’ Aonghasa, atá suite ar imeall an Aigéin Atlantaigh.
Dún Aonghasa is a magnificent example of a prehistoric 'fort', situated on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean.
🔗 heritageireland.ie
#SeachtainNaGaeilge
The Office of Public Works partners with the National Museum of Ireland to propose a new Limerick museum on O'Connell Street, featuring a Women's Stories exhibition.
More 👉 https://cutt.ly/FtRpTtj7
#PublicWorks #CulturalInfrastructure #WomensHistory #Limerick
National Library of Ireland
Banner for Apprenticeship Expo on March 26, 2026, from 9:30am to 4pm at Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim, hosted by County Meath Chamber and OPW.
Excited for the 2026 Apprenticeship Expo at Knightbrook Hotel, Trim! Explore opportunities and register now 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/apprenticeship-expo-2026-tickets-1977396272481 #OPW #Apprenticeships #PublicServiceCareers #GenerationApprenticeship #SkillsDevelopment #CareerPathways
Tá Brú na Bóinne ar cheann de na suíomhanna stairiúla is tábhachtaí sa tír & is cuid an-tábhachtach dár ‘n-oidhreacht’ Éireannach é.
Brú na Bóinne is one of the most recognised historical sites in the country & represents a very important part of our Irish heritage.
🔗 heritageireland.ie
Marking #InternationalWomensDay (8 March), OPW Heritage Sites are hosting special events celebrating inspiring women in Irish history.
Kilmainham Gaol | The Custom House | National Botanic Gardens
Details: https://cutt.ly/IWDEvents
#IWD2026 #OPW #HeritageIreland
Historic stone castle tower and walls under a blue sky with green trees, promoting free admission to heritage sites on First Wednesday.
Don’t miss out! This Wednesday, unlock free access to nearly 40 heritage sites all over Ireland. Step into history, marvel at stunning architecture, and create unforgettable memories.
For a list of participating sites see ➡️https://cutt.ly/AtmGc5H6
Cuimhnigh go bhfuil cead isteach SAOR IN AISCE chuig roinnt láithreacha oidhreachta OPW ar an gcéad Chéadaoin sa mhí.
Um liosta iomlán uaireanta oscailte agus T&C féach le do thoil: heritageireland.ie - Nasc san Bio
Tá míle fáilte romhat chug Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026 ó Teach an Chustaim.
Céan fáth nac eiliúir ár dteanga linn, agus bain úsáid as do chuid Gaeilge an Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026 seo.
Beidh an turas i dTeach an Chustaim ar an 7ú Marta, 11:00i.n.
#SeachtainNaGaeilge #Gaeilge2026
Job openings at OPW include Household and Catering Assistant in Dublin and Foreperson Grade 2 in Cork.
Féach ar ár bhfolúntais reatha agus faigh amach conas is féidir leat todhchaí níos fearr a thosú leis an OPW.
Check out our current vacancies and find out how you can start a better future with the OPW.
➡️ gov.ie/opwjobs
Rosslare Europort Terminal 7 shortlisted for Architectural Project of the Year at Irish Building & Design Awards 2025!
Learn more: https://youtu.be/7B5vC1ayx-o?si=pD0RhW24qNTeGUq-
#OPW #RosslareEuroport #IrishBuildingDesignAwards #Infrastructure #Architecture #PublicWorks #BuiltEnvironment
Delighted to announce two @OPW projects shortlisted at #BATYA2026!
🌟 Rosslare EuroPort Terminal 7 & Ireland's Pavilion at Expo 2025.
Learn more 🔗 https://buildingoftheyear.ie/
#OPW #BuiltEnvironment #PublicSectorDesign #ArchitectureAwards #InfrastructureExcellence
Expansive green meadow dotted with yellow wildflowers in front of a grand historic mansion, Castletown House, under a partly cloudy blue sky.
The Commissioners invite qualified candidates to tender for the Cafe at Castletown House. Deadlines: 13 & 20 March 2026.
🔗Visit https://ow.ly/S1wR50Yl2Ws #CastletownHouse #Celbridge #CoKildare #CafeTender #TenderOpportunity #HospitalityJobs #IrelandJobs #CafeOperation
Explore Ireland's legendary landscapes & castles with historian Matt Lewis.
Discover High Kings, St Patrick, Norman invasions.
Watch now: https://youtu.be/ueu0F_Ic5lg?si=JEr0SquNcVmS0pfc
#IrishHistory #CastlesOfIreland #HeritageIreland #HistoryHit #OPWHeritage #DiscoverIreland
The Leeson Lane, Dublin development has been shortlisted at the Irish Building & Design Awards 2026 for combining heritage restoration with sustainable modern office design.
A flagship OPW project delivering low-carbon workspace while safeguarding built heritage.
Winners announced 13 March.
The @opwireland.bsky.social, in partnership with @nlireland.bsky.social, presents Conversation Club — a CPD lecture series showcasing leading architectural practices from Ireland and worldwide.
➡️ Book your free ticket here: www.nli.ie/news-stories...
Ancient stone ruins of a Mellifont Abbey under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds and green grass surrounding the structure.
The Commission invites qualified candidates to operate mobile catering at Old Mellifont Abbey and tearooms at Charles Fort for 2026. ➡️ Deadlines: Mellifont 6 Mar, Charles Fort 18 Mar 🔗Visit https://heritageireland.ie/about/work-with-us-cafe-concessions/
#CharlesFort #MellifontAbbey #CafeConcessions
One card. Unlimited heritage.
Explore Ireland’s most iconic historic sites all year round with a Heritage Card.
Buy and start discovering.
🔗 https://heritageireland.ie/visit/heritage-card/
#HeritageCard #ExploreIreland #IrishHeritage #OPW
Cárta amháin. Oidhreacht as cuimse.
Fiosraigh suíomhanna stairiúla iomráiteacha na hÉireann ó cheann ceann na bliana le Cárta Oidhreachta. Ceannaigh agus cuir tús leis an spaisteoireacht.
🔗 https://heritageireland.ie/ga/tabhair-cuairt/carta-oidhreachta/
#CártaOidhreachta #OidhreachtnahÉireann
Féach ar ár bhfolúntais reatha agus faigh amach conas is féidir leat todhchaí níos fearr a thosú leis an OPW.
Check out our current vacancies and find out how you can start a better future with the OPW.
➡️ gov.ie/opwjobs
The Office of Public Works is inviting submissions from suitably qualified catering providers to enhance the visitor experience at Barryscourt Castle.
Closing date: 23 February 2026 at 12 noon
Request full details by emailing: sheila.joyce@opw.ie | caroline.fleming@opw.ie
OPW ag lorg aighneachtaí cáilithe go cuí le haghaidh oibriú aonaid lónadóireachta soghluaiste at Caisleán Chúirt an Bharraigh, Co Chorcaí don séasúr 2026.
Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais, seol ríomhphost chuig sheila.joyce@opw.ie & caroline.fleming@opw.ie
Aighneachtaí faoin 23 Feabhra 2026, ag meán lae
OPW job openings for Household and Catering Assistant in Dublin and Foreperson Grade 2 at Annes Grove Gardens, Cork with application deadlines in early 2026.
Féach ar ár bhfolúntais reatha agus faigh amach conas is féidir leat todhchaí níos fearr a thosú leis an OPW.
Check out our current vacancies and find out how you can start a better future with the OPW.
➡️ gov.ie/opwjobs
Yellow status alert for Ireland warning of low temperatures between -1 and -3 degrees with sharp frost and icy conditions causing hazardous travel and disruptions.
⚠️ Low-temp warning: icy conditions expected nationwide.
Check with social media accounts before visiting our heriatge sites for opening and closing updates.
Visit met.ie for weather and winterready.ie for winter safety.
#BeWinterReady #StaySafe
Lecture and tasting at Dublin Castle
Brewing the Past in the Present
with brewer Maurice Deasy
Saturday, 21 February | 7.00pm
Tickets at eventbrite.ie via 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1980857246347
Department of History, Trinity College Dublin
Lecture at Dublin Castle
Food and the Performance of Power in Sixteenth-Century Ireland
Friday, 20 February | 7.00pm
Tickets at eventbrite.ie via 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1980814898684
Department of History, Trinity College Dublin
OPW funding of €622k has been approved for emergency coastal protection works at Healy’s Lane, Portrane, Co. Dublin.
Announced today by Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, the project will support Fingal County Council in protecting homes at serious risk from coastal erosion.
👉 https://cutt.ly/Xtnq2wcg
